Sheet Pan Buckeye Hills Roasted Pork with Root Vegetables

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A hearty roasted pork shoulder infused with garlic and herbs, paired with caramelized root vegetables for a comforting one-pan meal. This american-inspired pork ready in about 125 minutes pairs pork shoulder, medium, quartered red potatoes, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 105 min Serves 6 American cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix 4 tbsp olive oil, 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika to form a herb paste.
  2. Step 2: Rub the 3 lbs pork shoulder evenly with the herb paste, ensuring full coverage. Place pork in the center of a large sheet pan.
  3. Step 3: Arrange 4 peeled and chunked carrots, 3 peeled and chunked parsnips, and 4 quartered red potatoes around the pork. Drizzle vegetables with an additional 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt.
  4. Step 4: Roast in the oven for 1 hour 45 minutes, or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and vegetables are tender and caramelized, stirring vegetables halfway through cooking.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let pork rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving alongside the roasted vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Buckeye Hills Roasted Pork with Root Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 125 minutes (20 min prep + 105 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sheet Pan Buckeye Hills Roasted Pork with Root Vegetables?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Buckeye Hills Roasted Pork with Root Vegetables?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sheet Pan Buckeye Hills Roasted Pork with Root Vegetables for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sheet Pan Buckeye Hills Roasted Pork with Root Vegetables?

American pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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